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Quran Maqasid

سَلام

سلام in the Quran

Meaning: peace

سلام occurs 42 times in 39 verses across 26 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
42
Verses
39
Surahs
26

سَلام

Noun · 42 times

Meaning: peace · Also translated as: and safe[ty]

Forms in the Quran

  • سَلَٰمٌ ×19
  • سَلَٰمًا ×7
  • ٱلسَّلَٰمَ ×5
  • بِسَلَٰمٍ ×3
  • وَسَلَٰمٌ ×3
  • وَٱلسَّلَٰمُ ×2
  • وَسَلَٰمًا ×2
  • فَسَلَٰمٌ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

السلم والسلامة: التعري من الآفات الظاهرة والباطنة، قال: بقلب سليم

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿سلام عليكم﴾ [الأنعام: 54] أي سلامة واقعة عليكم فلا تعذبون ولا تخافون كغيركم من أهل الشقاء. وقيل: معناه السلامة لكم ومعكم. وقيل: معناه الله عليكم، أي حفيظ عليكم أو على حفظكم. وقيل: معناه نحن سالمون لكم. وأصل السلام والسلامة: التعري من الآفات الظاهرة والباطنة. ومنه قوله تعالى: ﴿بقلب سليم﴾ [الشعراء: 89] أي…

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The full entries on the root س ل م

Verses with سلام

Verses 21–39 of 39

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    And the servants of (God) Most Gracious are those Who walk on the earth In humility, and when the ignorant Address them, they say, "Peace!";

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:63
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Those are the ones who Will be rewarded with The highest place in heaven, Because of their patient constancy: Therein shall they be met With salutations and peace,

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:75
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: Praise be to God, And Peace on His servants Whom He has chosen (For His Message). (Who) Is better?—God or The false gods they associate (With Him)?

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:59
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    And when they hear vain talk, They turn away therefrom And say: "To us our deeds, And to you yours; Peace be to you: we Seek not the ignorant."

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:55
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    Their salutation on the Day They meet Him will be "Peace!"; and He has Prepared for them A generous Reward.

    Surah Al-Ahzab, verse 33:44
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Peace!"—a Word (Of salutation) from a Lord Most Merciful!

    Surah Ya-Sin, verse 36:58
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Peace and salutation to Noah Among the nations!"

    Surah As-Saffat, verse 37:79
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Peace and salutation To Abraham!"

    Surah As-Saffat, verse 37:109
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Peace and salutation To Moses and Aaron!"

    Surah As-Saffat, verse 37:120
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Peace and salutation To such as Elias!"

    Surah As-Saffat, verse 37:130
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    And Peace on the apostles!

    Surah As-Saffat, verse 37:181
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    And those who feared Their Lord will be led To the Garden in crowds: Until behold, they arrive there; Its gates will be opened; And its Keepers will say: "Peace be upon you! Well have ye done!" Enter ye here, To dwell therein."

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:73
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    But turn away from them, And say "Peace!" But soon shall they know!

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:89
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Enter ye therein In Peace and Security; This is a Day Of Eternal Life!"

    Surah Qaf, verse 50:34
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold, they entered His presence, and said: "Peace!" He said, "Peace" (And thought, "These seem) Unusual people."

    Surah Adh-Dhariyat, verse 51:25
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    Only the saying, "Peace! Peace".

    Surah Al-Waqi'ah, verse 56:26
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    (For him is the salutation), "Peace be unto thee", From the Companions Of the Right Hand.

    Surah Al-Waqi'ah, verse 56:91
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    God is He, than Whom There is no other god;— The Sovereign, the Holy One, The Source of Peace (and Perfection), The Guardian of Faith, The Preserver of Safety, The Exalted in Might, The Irresistible, the Supreme: Glory to God! (High is He) Above the partners They attribute to Him.

    Surah Al-Hashr, verse 59:23
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    Peace!…This Until the rise of Morn!

    Surah Al-Qadr, verse 97:5